RN - ER

Profession: RN

Specialty: Emergency Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NIHSS

Must-Have: Ability to be self-directed and manage patients independently

Description:

Candidate interview will be conducted with the clinical team.

The hiring manager is looking for a candidate who can work on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Unit operates without a separate triage area; travelers will triage their patients.

Patients are treated on average 25 per day in the emergency room.

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.

RNs are responsible for drawing labs as needed.

No transport services are provided for x-ray or CT; both are available in-house.

Travelers must manage ventilation, CPAP, and heated high flow equipment as there is no respiratory therapy on-site.

Self-scheduling is allowed, but the manager may adjust schedules to balance staff coverage.

Floating to sister facilities may be required as needed.

One summer holiday and one winter holiday off is required.

There is no call or standby requirement.

Unit training will include point of care lab functions as part of the orientation process.

The charting system utilized is EPIC.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in various situations.

Common patient presentations include chest pain, respiratory issues, dehydration, and gastrointestinal problems.

Nurses work collaboratively with a team that includes an ED attending physician and charge nurse supervision.

Successful candidates will have the ability to manage a variety of patient situations with efficiency and care.

This position does not have a specific trauma level designation.